Epiroc sees high demand near term after in-line Q3 profit Operating profit in the quarter rose to 2.90 billion Swedish crowns ($265.9 million) from 2.35 billion crowns a year ago. Reuters | October 26, 2022 | 8:16 am
Thailand to rely on coal for power longer amid record gas prices The country has intensified its search for alternative energy sources, ranging from coal to renewables, to cut LNG imports. Reuters | October 26, 2022 | 8:14 am
Gold price rebounds to 2-week high on Fed relief hopes “We might see a slowing of the economy, but inflation may not come down as much as the Fed would like and yet they will be no longer able or willing to raise rates further, and that is a very positive environment for gold,” analyst says. Staff Writer | October 26, 2022 | 8:01 am
Traders bet on aluminum price surge as LME weighs Russia ban Aluminum traders are making bold bets in the options market to position for price spikes later this year Bloomberg News | October 26, 2022 | 7:45 am
Chile amends mining royalty bill with flat 1% ad valorem rate Additional royalties would be assessed at rates fluctuating from 8% to 26% based on miners' operating margin. Reuters | October 26, 2022 | 7:43 am
World’s biggest uranium miner seeks extra shipping capacity bypassing Russia Company is seeking to boost the capacity of its alternative shipping route which bypasses Russia to mitigate risks from potential sanctions. Reuters | October 26, 2022 | 7:42 am
China’s lithium appetite to fuel European production, miner says Australia's Critical Metals is attempting to cash in on soaring demand for lithium. Bloomberg News | October 25, 2022 | 7:14 pm
Marex to offer clients access to CME base metals contracts The tie-up comes as CME expands its metals business and the LME faces dissatisfaction from some traders after turmoil in its nickel contract in March. Reuters | October 25, 2022 | 4:50 pm
EarthLabs sells exploration consulting and technology division to Australia’s ALS The ExplorTech division comprises the EarthLabs' GoldSpot Discoveries consulting group alongside Ridgeline Exploration Services Inc. and Geotic Inc. Staff Writer | October 25, 2022 | 3:33 pm